French Toast Casserole
A comforting and shareable dish that combines the flavors of traditional French toast into a delightful casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bread
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Butter (for greasing the dish)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
- Cut the bread into cubes and place them evenly in the greased baking dish.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Cover the dish and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate overnight.
- Bake the casserole covered for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
- Serve warm with a generous drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
Use slightly stale or day-old bread for the best texture. Can add nuts or dried fruits for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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